# Focus Space vs Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Space at 4.6 against Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner's 2.3. Focus Space also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (57 vs 3). Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Space holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Space has 57 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Focus Space's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Space | Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer-and-planner/id1616390952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aliaksei Prazhenik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054910351) | [Oleg Dmytruk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444086176) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548)

Enhance concentration with customizable timers for focused work, study, or any activity. Track progress, set reminders, and create personalized schedules to boost productivity and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Activity timer for focused sessions, Pomodoro timer with custom intervals, Playlist timer for daily routines, Daily focus reminders, Progress tracking and statistics, Customizable focus sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Productivity & Focus | $2.99 | per month |
| Focus Timer Yearly (60% off) | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


### Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer-and-planner/id1616390952)

This app helps you improve self-organization and productivity using the Pomodoro technique. Create to-do lists, set focus timers, and take breaks to stay on track with your tasks and deadlines.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro technique timer, To-do list creation, Task prioritization, Work and break timers, Productivity analytics, Time-boxing planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro Focus Timer Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Pomodoro Focus Timer Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Space free?

Focus Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner free?

Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Space or Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner?

Focus Space is rated higher. Focus Space averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Focus Space or Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner have ads?

Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner shows ads; Focus Space does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Space or Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner?

Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, and Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner every 6 weeks. Most recently, Focus Space was updated on August 12, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus Timer & Planner on June 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*